Sale 1368 — The Daniel J. Ryterband Collection: Superb Quality United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 December, 2025
Category — 5c-10c 1857-60 Issue (Scott 27-35)
5c Brick Red (27). Beautifully centered with perfs clear of the design at on all sides, distinctive Brick Red color, lightly cancelled by New Orleans circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL 1857 5-CENT BRICK RED WITH OUTSTANDING CENTERING AND A LIGHT CANCELLATION, GRADED XF 90 BY P.S.E.
With 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF 90). Only seven grade higher (highest is 95).
5c Red Brown (28). Superb centering with perfs well clear all around, intense shade of 1858 printing—closer to the Bright Red Brown and Indian Red shades than the 1856 "imperforate" Red Brown shade—cancelled by light strike of circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE. A WONDERFULLY CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TYPE I PERFORATED IN AN INTENSE SHADE OF RED BROWN FROM THE 1858 PRINTING.
With 1998 P.F. certificate. SCV $1,100.
5c Bright Red Brown (28b). Deep rich color and proof-like impression—this shade from the 1858 printing is very close to Indian Red—choice centering with well-balanced margins, clear strike of New Orleans circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL 5-CENT TYPE I PERFORATED STAMP WITH EXTRAORDINARY COLOR FROM THE 1858 PRINTING.
The deepest shade of Red Brown from the 1858 printing is known as Indian Red. It is found in a short spectrum of color, ranging from a dark purplish shade to a vivid "glowing" orange shade. To be classified as Indian Red, the stamp's impression must be strong throughout, especially in the area of the oval surrounding Jefferson's head. If a stamp possesses anything less than a very deep impression with the characteristic intense red shade, it will fall short of Indian Red, Scott 28A (and that is why Scott 28b was created as "second place"). The line between this stamp's shade and Indian Red is very fine, if not non-existent.
With 2007 P.F. certificate (and a copy of 1983 P.F. certificate). SCV $2,250.
5c Indian Red (28A). Gorgeous intense shade in the unmistakable true Indian Red color, towards the deeper end of the color spectrum, choice centering with outer projections well clear of perforations on all sides, clear strikes of New Orleans circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1857 5-CENT INDIAN RED, WITH STUNNING COLOR, FRESH PAPER AND LONG AND FULL PERFORATIONS ALL AROUND. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION—GRADED XF 90 by p.s.e.
The deepest shade of Red Brown from the 1858 printing is known as Indian Red. It is found in a short spectrum of color, ranging from a dark purplish shade to a vivid "glowing" orange shade. To be classified as Indian Red, the stamp's impression must be strong throughout, especially in the area of the oval surrounding Jefferson's head. If a stamp possesses anything less than a very deep impression with the characteristic intense red shade, it will fall short of Indian Red, Scott 28A (and that is why Scott 28b was created as "second place.").
Ex "Natalee Grace". With 1989 P.F., 2009 P.S.E. (XF 90) and 2012 P.F. certificates. Only one has graded higher to date and only six others share this grade.
5c Brown (29). Superb centering with wide margins all around, beautiful crisp shade and impression, face-free cancel
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A TRULY MAGNIFICENT USED EXAMPLE OF THE 5-CENT TYPE I 1857 PERFORATED ISSUE, GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
With 1995 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF-Superb 95). SCV $325.
5c Brown (29). Essentially perfectly centered with beautiful color and impression, clearly struck Philadelphia octagonal datestamp, Extremely Fine, lovely used example, with 2001 P.F. certificate and 1992 and 2008 P.S.E. certificates (XF 90)
5c Brown (29). Choice centering, rich color, cancelled by blue circular datestamp and part of red circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 1992 and 2006 P.F. certificates
5c Orange Brown, Ty. II (30). Exceptionally precise centering, rich color with vibrant Orange Brown shade, cancelled by red grid
EXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL AND SCARCE HIGH-GRADE USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1861 5-CENT ORANGE BROWN, GRADED XF 90 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
5c stamps in the Orange Brown shade (Scott 30) were printed from Plate 2 in 1861 (EDU is May 8). They were the last stamps of the 1857 Issue distributed before the U.S. Post Office Department demonetized all circulating stamps in August 1861, in order to prevent their use in the seceded states. Given the short period of time they could be used, the 5c Orange Brown (like the 90c) is very scarce in used condition. It is much more plentiful in unused condition due to leftover supplies found in Southern post offices after the Civil War.
With 2017 P.F. certificate (XF 90). SCV $1,300.
5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Brilliant color and crisp impression nicely complemented by red grid cancel, gorgeous centering with Jumbo margins at sides
EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1860 5-CENT TYPE II BROWN—GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
Ex Mayer and "Scarsdale". With 1994, 2003 and 2007 P.F. certificates—the last graded XF-Superb 95. SCV $375.
5c Brown, Ty. II (30A). Unusually choice centering with outer projections well clear of perforations, face-free strike of circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 1994 and 2007 P.F. certificates (XF 90), SCV $375
10c Green, Ty. I (31). Well-centered with unusually wide margins, deep rich color, cancelled by perfect strike of 5-Point Star fancy cancel of Downieville Cal.
EXTREMELY FINE. AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THE PERFORATED 10-CENT 1857 ISSUE TYPE I WITH THE BEAUTIFUL DOWNIEVILLE STAR FANCY CANCELLATION.
Ex Twigg-Smith. With 1990 P.F. certificate. SCV $1,200 with ordinary cancel.
10c Green, Ty. II (32). Choice centering and margins, stitch watermark, circular datestamp cancel, Extremely Fine, with 2001 P.F. certificate
10c Green, Ty. III (33). Exceptionally choice centering, rich color, cancelled by black circular datestamp and ultramarine French entry datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate graded VF-XF 85, which seems a full grade level below what this stamp deserves, SCV $340
10c Green, Ty. III (33). Beautifully centered, deep rich color, clear strikes of "PAID" in circle cancel and red New York datestamp, Extremely Fine, with 1986 P.F. certificate, SCV $210 with "Paid" cancel
10c Green, Ty. IV (34). Position 65L1, recut at top, choice centering, bright shade, cancelled by clear strike of blue circular datestamp
EXTREMELY FINE. A VERY SCARCE EXAMPLE OF THE 10-CENT 1857 PERFORATED TYPE IV WITH COLORED TOWN DATESTAMP, GRADED VF-XF 85 BY BOTH P.S.E. AND THE PHILATELIC FOUNDATION.
Although the P.F. and P.S.E. certificates agree on the grade (VF-XF 85), the P.F. identifies the position as 86L1 while the P.S.E. correctly identifies it as 65L1. The two "recut at top" positions are very similar, but this is 65L1 for certain.
With 1986, 2003 and 2006 P.F. certificates (last graded VF-XF 85). With 2005 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85).
10c Green, Ty. V (35). Choice centering, dark shade, cancelled by perfectly struck New York Ocean Mail circular datestamp with integral grid, Extremely Fine, with 2006 P.F. certificate
10c Green, Ty. V (35). Wide margins and well-centered, deep rich color, bold brilliant red New York Ocean Mail circular datestamp with integral grid, additional red grid cancel, Extremely Fine Gem, this cancel is very rare in red, ex Moody, Murizan and Koppersmith, with 1988 and 2006 P.F. certificates
10c Green, Ty. V (35). Rich color, Jumbo margins, cancelled by socked-on-the-nose perfect strike of red "Paid" in circle cancel, Extremely Fine strike and a stamp with fantastic visual appeal, ex Saadi, with 1985, 1991 and 2014 P.F. certificates
10c Green, Ty. V (35). Three, each selected for choice centering and red cancel, two with grids, one with New York circular datestamp, rich colors in different shades, Extremely Fine, a beautiful group for the classic collector, the two stamps with grids have P.F. certificates (2014 and 2016, the latter graded XF 90 XQ), SCV $137
10c Green, Ty. V (35). Horizontal strip of three, exceptionally choice centering, deep shade, cancelled by red "Boston Br. Pkt. Paid Aug. 8" circular datestamp, Extremely Fine, a magnificent quality strip and very rare with the red Boston foreign mail office datestamp, ex Koppersmith, with 1988 and 2007 P.F. certificates, SCV $182 as pair and single with ordinary red cancels
10c Green, Ty. V (35). Horizontal strip of three, well-centered, dark shade, cancelled by two clear strikes of San Francisco circular datestamp, Very Fine and choice, with 2004 P.F. certificate, SCV $175 as pair and single
10c Green, Ty. V (35). Horizontal strip of three, choice centering, intense shade, red grid cancels, Very Fine and choice, with 2005 P.F. certificate, SCV $182 as pair and single